At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we are all about educating our patients and promoting good dental health. By following the three steps below, you’ll go a long way to ensuring the health of your teeth and gums. Sometimes life really is as easy as 1-2-3. 1 Soft Bristle Toothbrush Gentle brushing will achieve…
Oral Health
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, typically called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so widespread in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated at The Addison Dentist. Here are some important things…
What You Need to Know about Oral Cancer
During routine dental examinations, The Addison Dentist always checksw for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Cancer, in general, remains as serious and scary as it ever was. Yet many people don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that…
Implant Dentures: Fixed Or Removable?
People who are missing teeth have more tooth replacement choices than ever before. State-of-the-art replacement, whether it’s for one missing tooth or a set of dentures, involve dental implants, available from The Addison Dentist. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over conventional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Furnishes up to 100% natural…
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we like to see our patients every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Along with your home regimen of brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to maintain your dental health. Many people only visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of…
All About Toothaches
Ever get a toothache? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At The Addison Dentist, we stress the importance of good dental care to all our patients. But Murphy’s Law assures us that if something can go wrong, it will. And that includes getting a toothache. The most common cause of a toothache is, by far,…
Are You Flossing Out Of Fear?
Most people know that flossing is an important part of oral health. As we like to remind all our patients at The Addison Dentist, the value of this simple exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. But does fear have to play a role commitment to the practice? Flossing offers a…
The The Addison Dentist Guide To Dental X-Rays
Do you know the different between a periapical and a bitewing? This blog post from The Addison Dentist explains it, as we take a look at dental X-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay still while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head,…
Floss Pick Facts For Addison
A dental health note from THe Addison Dentist: most of our patients want to keep their teeth as clean as possible. That’s a good thing! They are also looking for convenience. That’s why many of them turn to floss picks instead of standard dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a…
Suspect A Bite Problem?
The topic of this post from The Addison Dentist is malocclusion, which literally means “bad bite.” Many cases of malocclusion are treatable with clear braces. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics coined the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common, but most cases are so slight that it causes no troubles. When you combine multiple…
